Philippines Balances US Alliance and Regional Strategy in 2026
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- •The Philippines maintains a formal security alliance with the United States.
- •Manila is engaging in strategic hedging to manage relations with neighboring countries and major powers.
- •Regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific, including maritime disputes, remain a key concern for the Philippines.
- •The government is navigating between strengthening defense commitments and avoiding escalation in the region.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Philippines strengthens its military cooperation with the United States regional tensions could increase, affecting security dynamics and potentially drawing the Philippines deeper into great power competition.
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